Chain-links.



J. M. DODGE.

CH'AIN LINKS.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 27,1911.

1,1 19,582. Patented Dec. 1, 1914.

UNITED STAW OFFIQE.

JAMES M. DODGE, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR T0 LINK-BELT COMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

CHAIN-LINKS.

Application filed February 27, 1911.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that 1, JAMES M. DoDGE, a citizen of the United States, residing 1n Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have invented certain Improvements in Chain-Links, of

which the following is a specification.

My invention relates-to certain improvements in the side plates of multi-plate chains, especially of the type having teeth which engage the teeth of a sprocket wheel around which the chain passes.

Heretofore, the usual practice has been to utilize the pivot pin coupling the plates of the links of a chain as a means of confining the assembled plates, but I find that this is objectionable and by the use of separate attaching means the pivot pin need be used only as a pivot pin. In order to allow 1t a certain longitudinal freedom I provide the side link plates withcaps which extend over the ends of the pivot pins, and While allowing the pins a certain amount of freedom longitudinally, their movement is neverthetwo pivot-pinfopgningsm with extended less limited. I

The object of my invention is to. provide separate caps for the side link plates which can be readily attached to the plates without welding or brazing and without the use of screws or other independent fastenings.

In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1, is a face view of one of the side link plates, Fig. 2, is a rear view of the same Fig. 3, is a sectional plan view on the'lin'e 3-3 Fig. 1; Fig. 4, is an end view; Fig. 5,.is a transverse sectional view on the line 55 Fig. 1;Fig. 6, is a perspective view showing the link plate and the caps detached;.Fig 'I, is a sectional view of a portion of the chain illus- Fig. 7, and Fig. 9, is a view ofa modificatlon.

A is the link plate in the present instance:

pivot pins connecting the links, the links being made of a number of link plates and made b striking up a plate of sheet metal to the orm desired, and thislink plate has bearings a, each conformingto a pivot pin B,Fig.7.

0-0 are the teeth of the plate having ex tended bearings c which bear against the teeth of the sprocket wheel, around which the chain passes.

d is a lateral extension in the present in- Specification of Letters Patent.

7, the contacting parts.

Patented Dec. I, 1914.

Serial No. 611,008.

link plates I provide lugs 2", two in the present' instance, which are forced into notches f in the walls of the pivot pin openings at, as clearly shown in Fig. 6. When the cap is mountedon the plate and the lugs enter the recesses, the ends of the lugs are hammered down, forming a rivet which holds the cap firmly to the body of the link plate. I find that it is not necessary to enlarge the head of the riveted lug, but this may be done, if desired. In some instances where a great strain is to be placed upon the cap the construction may be used as illustrated in Fig. 9.

.opposite side of the link. This is of great advantage as it allows the pins a certain amount of longitudinal movement over the surface of the links,

-- While I have shown a rivet used in securing the plates of the links together, other means may be used for securing the plates without departing from the essential features of the invention.

1. The combination in a chain, of links;

between the inner walls of the opposite caps.

preventing grooving of.

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